packsaddle

American

[pak-sad-l] / ˈpækˌsæd l /

noun

a saddle specifically designed for holding or supporting the load on a pack animal.

packsaddle British

/ ˈpækˌsædəl /

noun

a saddle hung with packs, equipment, etc, used on a pack animal

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Etymology

Origin of packsaddle

First recorded in 1350–1400, packsaddle is from Middle English pakke saddil. See pack ¹, saddle

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packsaddle

Wrapped like a package, the bundle is tied with manty rope and lashed to each side of a Decker-style packsaddle.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 19, 2017

As she rode along, she cleared her path by cutting away the twigs and gnarled branches which might catch from behind on the packsaddle or her clothing.

From Tales by Polish Authors by Various

Jones had brought a packsaddle and two panniers.

From Tales of lonely trails by Zane Grey

Why, my dear, this is the case—I am like the ass in the fable; and if I am doomed to carry a packsaddle, it is not much matter who drives me.

From Speed the Plough A Comedy, In Five Acts; As Performed At The Theatre Royal, Covent Garden by Thomas Morton

Bags for sleeping in; saddle-bags; bags carried over saddle; on packsaddle; to tie the mouth of.

From The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries by Sir Francis Galton

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